Prepare against Alexey S Nikolaev
Russia · World #63,660 classical · FIDE ID 4173635
When preparing against Alexey S Nikolaev, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 35 games by Alexey S Nikolaev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexey S Nikolaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey S Nikolaev before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,843 | 2,089 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,964 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,940 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 22.9% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey S Nikolaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey S Nikolaev's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nikolaev usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Nikolaev usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Nikolaev usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Nikolaev usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Alexey S Nikolaev's chess games
All 35 games by Alexey S Nikolaev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Sergey A. Fedotov | 2,262 | 18th Tambov Korensky Memorial | E59 |
| Aug 2012 | Yury V. Zinovjev | 2,181 | Tambov Korensky Memorial 21st | B10 |
| Aug 2009 | Alexander A Akimov | 2,080 | 18th Tambov Korensky Memorial | B28 |
| Aug 2012 | Galja Lomakina | 2,063 | Tambov Korensky Memorial 21st | A05 |
| Oct 2012 | Nikolay Shcherbakov | 1,817 | Tambov First league | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,972 |
| Tambov Korensky Memorial 21st | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
| Tambov First league | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,949 |
| 19th Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2010 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey S Nikolaev's chess games?
35 games by Alexey S Nikolaev, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Alexey S Nikolaev has played.
What does Alexey S Nikolaev play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Alexey S Nikolaev opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey S Nikolaev answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Alexey S Nikolaev play as White?
As White, Alexey S Nikolaev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey S Nikolaev play as Black?
As Black, Alexey S Nikolaev most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Alexey S Nikolaev's FIDE rating?
Alexey S Nikolaev is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Alexey S Nikolaev played?
Our database contains 35 games by Alexey S Nikolaev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey S Nikolaev?
35 games by Alexey S Nikolaev reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.